RECOMMENDATIONS: 90s "dance"/electronic music

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This started out as a discussion following LJ's alternate 90s poll; use this thread to highlight acts both well-known and obscure from the 90s that made dance music you enjoyed. The general guideline here is to stay along the techno/house/dnb/rave/new beat/big beat/trance axes; there was a ton of awesome hip-hop and RnB in that decade as well but that's not is being recommended here. (I could probably fill an entire thread with New Jack Swing selections, ha.)

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 18:53 (fifteen years ago)

Both of those Panacea songs you linked are huuuge

coalition to me (acoleuthic), Monday, 10 May 2010 18:57 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxs2F8xOYS0

Hyper-On Experience - "Lord of the Null Lines"

I was introduced to this via Speed Limit 140+ BPM Vloume 3: The Joint which is required ownership of everyone who has ears who likes to shake their ass.

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 18:59 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djHwq2sHGbY

"Music 4 Da People" - Yolk

another Speed Limit 140+ BPM track, this time from Volume 1

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:00 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5wycI_C0N8&feature=PlayList&p=4F80BF63A5158F02&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=4

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:00 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2eko6Ix-Sc

Acen - "Close Your Eyes (Optikonfusion)"

This track will EAT YOUR FACE

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:01 (fifteen years ago)

This one is for Dan & JJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qip87urvbKI

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:03 (fifteen years ago)

^^^^^ very important inclusion, totally bad-ass track

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:05 (fifteen years ago)

see also:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4lpEm_Vja0

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:06 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v82Z-LwL888

I am certain there is a weird segment of ppl from HSTNGS who were in high school in 1990 and 1991 who remember this song due to JJ and me DJing school dances and playing it every single fucking time.

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:09 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDRgvWxXzQ

Times New Excels At (jim in glasgow), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:10 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfH8qHFvEEY

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:11 (fifteen years ago)

while I'm still in industrial-tinged nostalgia mode, here is a song that started a 10 year obsession with the band My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAntndZv7Y

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:12 (fifteen years ago)

Loved this EP (Thunder and, here, Storm)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDEosCkNgTw&feature=related

Remember me, but o! forget my feet (GamalielRatsey), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:15 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5S4Myo0ZWI

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:15 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUSf9RHnPfQ

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:16 (fifteen years ago)

And, this, I believe, was the generally excellent Dave Angel -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h6F5Wx-1GI

Remember me, but o! forget my feet (GamalielRatsey), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:18 (fifteen years ago)

Dan do you remember this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3N-h2FMyw

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:27 (fifteen years ago)

or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Ec81NuvPA&feature=related

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:27 (fifteen years ago)

oh shit, Die Krupps

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:29 (fifteen years ago)

Is 1999 too late? This track is all kinds of awesome; the breakdown around 2:50 rules!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVPmrsl5DlM

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:29 (fifteen years ago)

anything 1990-1999 is fair game as far as I'm concerned

also: bomb-ass track! thank you for introducing me to it

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:33 (fifteen years ago)

Oh god, I could go on all day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VxomeroFbE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rynXubglrTA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVEwafW9NzQ

i would rather burn than spend eternity with god and rapists (chap), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:35 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1vCHODxnQk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuItahmTIJM

i would rather burn than spend eternity with god and rapists (chap), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:38 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgCDbG5S3s

Don't know about LJ, but I think you might appreciate this Dan.

Tuomas, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:38 (fifteen years ago)

hawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwt

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:40 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYU_acj2uc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FerDVp6kGXA&feature=related

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:42 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUkbBdDJ7zg&feature=related

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:42 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOEcxxczFr8

Here's one more in that vein.

(x-post)

Tuomas, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:44 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF7IpAkAvyE

I don't know why this song wasn't a massive hit everywhere.

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:45 (fifteen years ago)

Been on a huge Foul Play tip recently (since 1993 tbh).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVZmtuiUQg0&feature=related

Bill A, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:46 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ufcIM1C22A

i would rather burn than spend eternity with god and rapists (chap), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:48 (fifteen years ago)

^ the bass in that Foul Play track is glorious

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:49 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBT_iAkA_Bk

Times New Excels At (jim in glasgow), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:49 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Qwo8sT9U0

remember when Moby had cred?

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:50 (fifteen years ago)

also there are very few times where Foul Play is not the answer to whatever ails you

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:51 (fifteen years ago)

My favorite Photek track (puts the "HEY" in "v=CX08_phQHEY"):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX08_phQHEY

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:51 (fifteen years ago)

Here's my favorite Photek track:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qJKxaWb0_A

I just love the sword sound-effects!

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:53 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPvSRxZgB_E

i would rather burn than spend eternity with god and rapists (chap), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:54 (fifteen years ago)

xp Yes, that's my other favorite, I can't really choose between them...

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 19:55 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtLgZ4oEtm4&feature=player_embedded

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:55 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWb3K56ImvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocSXW8vkzHw&feature=related

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:56 (fifteen years ago)

I brought this track up on another thread and someone told me it didn't exist. Well, it does: here is "Dildo" by Interactive!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOTMcKL5O9s

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:56 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YijHkaZTBB0

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 19:58 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu9jGX9w5Pw

This likely doesn't translate as well as it should because your computer headphones/speakers likely won't convey how monstrous the BASS is, and that is the first minute and a half of the track. I recommend hearing this on a decent system, though, as it really is about a bazillion different shades of awesome once everything kicks in.

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:00 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCbO-3hjPok

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:00 (fifteen years ago)

Cheers guys...bookmarked, added to youtube favourites. Just so there.

Davek (davek_00), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:00 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86fPsC_cCQ&feature=related

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:00 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4dSRpSnPOU

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:01 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQQokcoOzeY&feature=related

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:01 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZrEU86E-H8&feature=PlayList&p=F8D1C4E1B0AA286D&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=44

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:02 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dAgwBnR9fo

ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:02 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zN5MXP4aRc

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:02 (fifteen years ago)

chap, I adore that Shades of Rhythm original, but this remix completely fucking kills it too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll70nIr2CpU

Bill A, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:03 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF-ojEjFkRM&feature=related

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:04 (fifteen years ago)

The last two tracks I posted came from this comp:

http://www.discogs.com/Various-Rave-On/master/24927

Everyone should try to get their hands on this; it has LFO, Altern8, Burger Industries, Sheep on Drugs, 80 AUM, and many many many more on it.

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:06 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uqvaLxeWcc

train wreck (r1o natsume), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:07 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe-yhsV-UbA

Times New Excels At (jim in glasgow), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:07 (fifteen years ago)

zomg "Bakerstreet", that is amazing

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:08 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBQ0qNtLq8E

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:09 (fifteen years ago)

Preferring the Speed Limit type things to Exposure/Interactive so far..

Davek (davek_00), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:10 (fifteen years ago)

dan's all time fave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASQDzdiblNE&feature=PlayList&p=F9EABB93C33E34DC&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=8

pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:11 (fifteen years ago)

hahaha

This is closer to the mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpB2LCUZog0

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:19 (fifteen years ago)

Dan, I think you need this Acen megamix by OrangeWarrior: http://clockworkshorts.com/2010/01/29/retrocast-1-acen-megamix/

Mexico, camp, horns, Zappa, Mr. Bungle (Matos W.K.), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:27 (fifteen years ago)

I think YOU ARE RIGHT

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:27 (fifteen years ago)

(my favorite mix of) my favorite trance track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v62mQZyz-M

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:30 (fifteen years ago)

thought this was gonna be a hilarious send-up of jordan's 00s random n'b thread :(

r|t|c, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:32 (fifteen years ago)

I didn't even see that thread!

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:33 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdQqePJGytE

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:33 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhA3Dlg83XI

so much better than the subsequent "Move Any Mountain" iteration released on the US version of the album

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:36 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5QUATezgDY

big fucking ginormous smiley face

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:36 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POk9Lp5rxNo

remember this one????

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:40 (fifteen years ago)

My poor laptop can't cope with all these embeds, so I just have to hope this wasn't already posted.

Rogue Unit - Dance of the Sarooes (Nookie VIP mix) (1994)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ogxVs0wmeo

xylyl syzygy (a passing spacecadet), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:41 (fifteen years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V73VBUNCMg

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:43 (fifteen years ago)

^Actually a bit amazed at how great that still sounds

Paul in Santa Cruz, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:44 (fifteen years ago)

PS if you like that rogue unit / nookie track up there then this is the best compilation ever:
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Jungle-Massive-Collective-2/master/39493

though after some deep consideration I didn't vote for it in the 90s poll cz everyone has a best 1994 jungle mixtape ever in their collection so probably not much chance of anyone else voting for the same one

xylyl syzygy (a passing spacecadet), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:45 (fifteen years ago)

And if anyone's interested I did a mix of mid-90s progressive house/trance a couple of years back that you can download for free from here

Tracklisting:

1 Direct Me (Sasha’s 3am Drop Mix) REESE PROJECT
2 Dreamtime (Quivver Vocal Mix) ZEE
3 Loving You More (Perfecto Mix) BT
4 Not Over Yet (Perfecto Mix) GRACE
5 Fuse (Hoxton Whores Remix) PLASTIC DREAMS
6 Blue Monday (Hardloor Remix) NEW ORDER
7 Zoe (Timo Maas Remix) PAGANINI TRAXX
8 Shine (Full Vocal 12” Mix) THE SPACE BROTHERS
9 Floor Essence (Day Glo Mix) MAN WITH NO NAME
10 Stimuli THE INFINITY PROJECT
11 The Age Of Love (Baby Doc Remix) AGE OF LOVE
12 Access DJ MISJAH & DJ TIM
13 Are You Ready To Fly (Jimmy Miller Remix) DUNE
14 Boiler POB

groovypanda, Monday, 10 May 2010 20:46 (fifteen years ago)

let's not forget old Prodigy tunes, original, creepier versions of famous singles and random b-sides

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybm8s0DFeB0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=521mOAf4xjU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JQ6-E43aiE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6-8pUOlm8E

it means "EMOTIONAL"! (HI DERE), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:47 (fifteen years ago)

Guilty pleasure trancebag/prog house chart hit corner:
BT - Flaming June
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfG-GSwUhSU

BBE - Seven Days and One Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgYi-fmi9tk

xylyl syzygy (a passing spacecadet), Monday, 10 May 2010 20:55 (fifteen years ago)

Posted this on the EMP thread, but hey--my Todd Edwards/DJ Koze paper with YouTube links.

http://thediscography.tumblr.com/post/536754097/heres-the-paper-i-delievered-on-sunday-at-the-emp-pop

Mexico, camp, horns, Zappa, Mr. Bungle (Matos W.K.), Friday, 14 May 2010 05:18 (fifteen years ago)


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